2019 KNAHM Honoring Our Veterans Pow Wow
Don’t miss the 11th Annual KHAHM Honoring Our Veterans Pow Wow on August 31 – September 1, 2019 in Corbin, Kentucky. This Labor Day Weekend powwow is sponsored by the Kentucky Native American Heritage Museum. Enjoy Native drum and flute music performers, demostrations of crafts and skill, story tellers, food and craft vendors. The Honoring our Veterans Pow Wow is a family friendly event with kids activities, including pony rides, petting zoo and inflatables. Don’t miss the excitement as dancers and drummers compete for over $19,000 in prize money! Note that there is limited seating, so bring your own chairs.
Admission
$7.00 Adults
Children under 12 Free
Veterans Free (with ID)
Parking Free
Hours
10:00 a.m. Saturday Gates open
11:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Saturday Grand Entries & Intertribal Dancing
11:00 a.m. Sunday Gates open
Noon Sunday Grand Entry & Intertribal Dancing
KNAHM Honoring Our Veterans Pow Wow Mini Gallery
DRUM COMPETITION – PRIZE MONEY
1st $2,000 2nd $1,000 3rd $500[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”Drum Contest Rules”]
- Drum hopping will not be allowed.
- Anyone on a drum found under the influence of drugs or alcohol automatically disqualifies the whole drum.
- Required Number of singers: Min = 4, Max = 12 singers.
- Must keep drum area clean. (This show respects to the Powwow
committee and helps in clean up.) - Registration Fee per drum. – $20.00
- Must be seated at drum by the start of Grand Entry and be ready to participate in the drum rotation or 10 points will be deducted.
- Drum registration is 9:45 AM to 10:45 AM on Saturday. Late registration after 10:45 AM Saturday will be allowed with a deduction of 25 points and if agreed on by the other drums’ Head Singers.
- Contest songs will be announced by the M.C. during the powwow dancing.
- You must register the names of the singers on your drum by the register cut-off time and maintain the same singers during the competition.
- Women singers are not allowed to beat on the drum but can sit or stand behind the men singers.
- All judges’ decisions are final.
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DANCE COMPETITION STYLES – PRIZE MONEY
Women’s Combined 55+ $2250 Prize Total
Men’s Combined 55+ $2250 Prize Total
Men’s 18+ $4500 Prize Total
Straight, Traditional, Fancy, Grass
Women’s 18+ $4500 Prize Total
Cloth, Buckskin, Fancy Shawl, Jingle
Young Men’s 12-17 $2100 Prize Total
Straight, Traditional, Fancy, Grass
Young Women’s 12-17 $2100 Prize Total
Cloth, Buckskin, Fancy Shawl, Jingle
Boys 8–11 $700 Prize Total
Straight, Traditional, Fancy, Grass
Girls 8–11 $700 Prize Total
Cloth, Buckskin, Fancy Shawl, Jingle
Tiny Tots: Walking thru 7 Yrs – Each Winner $10
Camping: Primitive Camping
Location
K and S Farm
4116 Cumberland Falls Hwy
Corbin, KY 40701
For More Informaton: Call Ken Phillips 606-526-5635; Email sioux80@msn.com
About The Kentucky Native American Heritage Museum
Founded in 1999, the Kentucky Native American Heritage Museum, sponsor of the Honoring our Veterans Pow Wow promotes understanding of North America’s Indigenous People from both historic and contemporary perspectives, through collection and dissemination of information about their histories, cultures, beliefs, and expressive arts. We have particular interest in providing venues for and otherwise supporting the work and lifestyles of those who preserve tribal traditions in their homes and communities through educational and social activities.
Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Honoring our Veterans Pow Wow on Labor Day Weekend in Corbin, Kentucky.
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